early childhood assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

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Noisy

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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Relocation costs covered by employer

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Willing to relocate

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Elementary school

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

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Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties

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Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers

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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

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Maintain daycare equipment

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Storytelling

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Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

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Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents

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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

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Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

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Order supplies and equipment

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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

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Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

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Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

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Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

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Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

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Establish guidelines for behaviour

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Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

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Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

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Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

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Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

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5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Target audience

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Children

Benefits

Other benefits

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Team building opportunities

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Parking available